The Spirit of Cinco de Mayo: Resistance, Memory, and Sacred Sovereignty

From the Ministry of Priestess Shoshana at Temple de la Luna

Cinco de Mayo is often seen through the lens of parades, music, and food — and while celebration has its place, we must also remember that this day is rooted in resistance.

On May 5, 1862, during the Battle of Puebla, a small Mexican army achieved what few thought possible — they defeated a much larger, better-armed French military force. This was not just a military triumph. It was a moment charged with ancestral courage, spiritual protection, and divine timing.

At Temple de la Luna, we do not simply observe history — we enter into it spiritually. Cinco de Mayo invites us to feel the vibration of collective resistance echoing through time. It asks us to recognize that there is a spiritual current running through all acts of sovereignty, all battles for land, dignity, and identity.

This day reminds us:

• That spiritual power often rises strongest from those underestimated
• That the ancestors are present in every act of courage
• That cultural memory is a sacred tool in the fight against erasure
• That joy, wellness, and celebration are not luxuries — they are acts of rebellion when offered in a world that has tried to silence you

Cinco de Mayo is not about independence in the political sense — it is about the soul’s resistance. It is about holding your ground, calling upon divine allies, and refusing to be conquered in spirit, even when your body or land is under threat.

As a Moon Cycle Temple — a temple of body and soul — we recognize the deep relationship between earth-based traditions, ancestral wisdom, and modern-day healing. When we honor our stories, we heal. When we cook the foods of our lineage, we invoke sacred protection. When we light candles in prayer, we become part of an unbroken line of resilience.

So today, whether you are of Mexican descent or simply walking the path of spirit, take a moment to honor the warriors who came before you. Reflect on your own sacred resistance. Ask yourself:

• Where am I being called to stand my ground?
• What forces in my life seek to colonize my spirit?
• How can I return to joy as an act of sacred defiance?

And above all, remember: no soul truly stands alone when they walk with their ancestors.

Viva la luz del alma — Long live the light of the soul.
With faith, fire, and freedom,

Priestess Shoshana
Minister and Medicine Woman
Temple de la Luna
www.spiritualteachersvoodoo.com